Coastal Programs Admin & Events Specialist

University of Georgia; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Brunswick, GA is seeking a Program Specialist II to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant team at the Brunswick facility. The role includes managing registrations, travel arrangements, and essential purchasing tasks to support ongoing extension, research, and outreach programs.

The position requires a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience, with a preferred bachelor’s degree and professional

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related professional experience OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Professional administrative experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to the Brunswick station, assisting with registrations, travel arrangements, and purchasing program materials.
• Process invoices, complete payment requests, and manage related records and archiving; serve as a P-Card holder and interact with vendors.
• Assist with event management such as workshops, meetings, and conferences; coordinate room scheduling, AV/IT assistance, and communications with attendees.

Skills

Administrative experience

Professionalism

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Public speaking

Event representation

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

University of Georgia in Brunswick, GA is seeking a Program Specialist II to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant team at the Brunswick facility. The role includes managing registrations, travel arrangements, and essential purchasing tasks to support ongoing extension, research, and outreach programs.

The position requires a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience, with a preferred bachelor’s degree and professional